Ann Gould, LPC

Ann Gould is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or the fallout from past trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing major life changes and people ages 13 to 65 who want more motivation or confidence.

Ann approaches each person as the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths to build on and helps clients notice what already works for them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals so people can see progress between meetings.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, codependency, communication problems, control issues, coping after disasters, divorce and separation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family problems, fatherhood issues, and stresses common to first responders. She adapts what she does to the problem you bring rather than following a single script.

Ann emphasizes straightforward conversation and tools you can use in daily life. She encourages small experiments and adjustments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. If you’re ready to take a first step, she acknowledges how hard that can be and aims to make the next steps manageable.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule. Ann works in English and practices under her Alabama LPC credential.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

The profile notes that Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which generally means approaches that focus on clear steps and measurable changes. For example, a skills-based method teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, like breathing techniques, pacing daily activities, and small exposure tasks to reduce avoidance. A trauma-informed approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and ways to reduce the impact of painful memories while building coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ann will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made or new concerns arise, and she aims to adapt the plan together with the client.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online or in-person options are currently offered. In general, online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. Some formats also let people pick shorter check-ins when days are busy or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the available session types when you sign up so you can find a rhythm that fits your life.